WEB TIMBERWOLVES at MAVERICKS FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS January 7 2024 - YouTube
Mavericks Edge Timberwolves in Game 1
Dallas duo Doncic and Irving lead the way
The Dallas Mavericks overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road Friday, winning 109-108 to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Luka Doncic led the way for the Mavericks with 33 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists. Kyrie Irving added 30 points and 6 rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns led the Timberwolves with 29 points and 13 rebounds.
The Mavericks took an early lead, but the Timberwolves fought back to take a 10-point lead in the second quarter. Dallas closed the half on a 10-2 run to cut the lead to 58-53.
The Timberwolves extended their lead to 18 points early in the third quarter, but the Mavericks slowly chipped away at the lead. Dallas took the lead for good with less than two minutes remaining in the game on a 3-pointer by Doncic.
The Mavericks held on for the win despite a late surge by the Timberwolves. Dallas will look to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series when they host Game 3 on Sunday.
Conclusion
The Mavericks' win was a testament to their resilience and determination. They never gave up, even when they were down by 18 points. Doncic and Irving were sensational, and they will need to continue to play at a high level if the Mavericks want to advance to the second round.
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